Gameday Thread, #27: 4/30 vs. Dodgers

by Jim McLennan on Apr 30, 2007 9:31 PM EDT in Gameday Threads

Brandon Webb, RHP (1-1, 3.60)

Randy Wolf, LHP (3-2, 4.20)

The Dodgers finally squeaked past the Padres in the final game of their series, but it took them seventeen innings to do it, so their bullpen will be seriously depleted tonight. The LA starter, Wolf, has been remarkably consistent, throwing exactly six innings in each of his previous starts, but the Dodgers may want him to go deeper than that. It's up to our hitters to stop that. This time, LA also get to face the front end of our rotation, rather than EdGon and an injured Pwnings, as when they swept us at Chase.

We'll be hoping to reverse that trend, in the same way we did to the Giants, and got to feel optimistic about our chances tonight, Webb taking the mound and beginning to settle into solid mid-season form. A win tonight will take us atop the division; unlike yesterday, our fate is entirely in our own hands. If you're interested seeing ourselves as other see us, good discussion over at Dodger Thoughts, in the comments section, where people talk about whether AZ is the "real deal". The answer? Maybe...

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Today's Lineup

Young, CF
Drew, SS
Hudson, 2B
Byrnes, LF
Tracy, 3B
Clark, 1B
Quentin, RF
Snyder, C
Webb, P

As expected, no Jackson. Tracy gets the start despite the fact that a LHP is starting against us.

by singaporedbacksfan on Apr 30, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions

Hudson still in there...

The iron man. 26 games down, two thousand and something to go. :-) Still, as long as he keeps hitting, I've no complaints. We'll see how Byrnes' day off has helped. Maybe he's just getting in his usual post-All Star break slump early!

by Jim McLennan on Apr 30, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply actions

Did Young homer?

I just got the game on and we're already up 1-0.

M's/D-Backs fan

by Goose on Apr 30, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions

wallkoff homer

1-0. Lets go webby

"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Apr 30, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions

123 inning

"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Apr 30, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions

Quentin has improved by leaps and bounds on

his patience since the first two weeks of the season.

M's/D-Backs fan

by Goose on Apr 30, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply actions

Shame Young didn't...

Swap those two at-bats around: striking out to lead off the game, then homering with two men on. Still, can't have everything: I'll take a 1-0 lead, and Webb looking mightily impressive. Looking forward to him facing Gonzo...

by Jim McLennan on Apr 30, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions

Webb looking good so far.

M's/D-Backs fan

by Goose on Apr 30, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions

Classic moment

Hudson at first, gabbing away at 340 per minute: Nomar beside him, utterly disinterested. Bet Garciaparra was glad when Hudson strolled to second on a fly-ball hit to Gonzo. Says something about the noodle-armed LF for LA, that O-Dawg didn't even have to slide...

by Jim McLennan on Apr 30, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions

There goes the no-hitter

I'll settle for a one-hitter CG shut out though.

by singaporedbacksfan on Apr 30, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions

What the hell...

...were Sutton and Grace talking about during the bottom of the third? I know they will get distracted and talk a bunch of other crap during games, but it's generally at the end, maybe 7th or 8th during kind of boring parts. I spent the inning laughing more than I did watching the game.

by soco on Apr 30, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions

Is it just me...

Or is the discovery that Todd Walsh was in the film Can't Buy Me Love, disturbing to anyone else? He was playing a sports commentator. Which is a bit of a stretch, really...

by Jim McLennan on Apr 30, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions

Wasted..

2 man on and no outs... but Snyder strikes out.

by singaporedbacksfan on Apr 30, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions

Now for Young to do the damage

A second chance to pad the lead, now's a good time to get another homer.

by singaporedbacksfan on Apr 30, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions

We are hitting Wolf hard...

But without any runs to show for it... Come on Dbacks!

by singaporedbacksfan on Apr 30, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions

Plunked with a purpose?

Grace seems to think Wolf hitting Young was on purpose, payback for the homer. Interesting. Drew flies out deep with the bases-loaded: we seem to have been hitting the ball hard, but not finding the gaps. Still only a one-run lead, but let's hope Webb can keep pitching like he has been.

by Jim McLennan on Apr 30, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions

you seem a bit delirious

you guys keep talking like you expect us to win by more than 1 run. I think you guys are getting a bit optimistic. :P

east coast based west coast biased

by seton hall snake pit on Apr 30, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

LOL!

Yes indeed. Apologies for getting ahead of myself...

by singaporedbacksfan on Apr 30, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

But I've got a doctor's note...

These one-run games are just too stressful to be enjoyed - except in the warm afterglow of victory. At the time, they're hell. ;-P

by Jim McLennan on Apr 30, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Even if so..

No point retaliating, as the best way to do so is to get into first place. And I don't think the Dodgers are that petty, but you'll never know.. :)

by singaporedbacksfan on Apr 30, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions

Byrnes doubles in Hudson

Finally runs to show for the hits!

by singaporedbacksfan on Apr 30, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions

Double your pleasure...

Especially, when that double goes down the left-field line. :-) Hudson could have hopped around the bases from first to score, and still beaten the throw delivered by their left-fielder, whoever he is...

by Jim McLennan on Apr 30, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions

strike zone?

is this guys zone a bit wide or does mlb just not know what they're talking about with gameday?

east coast based west coast biased

by seton hall snake pit on Apr 30, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions

Seems more high...

Grace and Sutton think he's a pitcher's umpire, which does usually mean a big zone.

by Jim McLennan on Apr 30, 2007 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Webb drives in a run!

Wow...

by singaporedbacksfan on Apr 30, 2007 11:28 PM EDT reply actions

4-0 lead is a nice thing to come to work to.

M's/D-Backs fan

by Goose on Apr 30, 2007 11:34 PM EDT reply actions

59

pitches in 5 innings on pace to go complete 108 pitches

east coast based west coast biased

by seton hall snake pit on Apr 30, 2007 11:34 PM EDT reply actions

Webb looking good

Finally settling in to mid-season form.

by singaporedbacksfan on Apr 30, 2007 11:35 PM EDT reply actions

At the rate Wolf's pitching

The Dodgers bullpen will have to see a couple of innings of work.. must be real tough on them.

by singaporedbacksfan on Apr 30, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions

I think

I'm pretty sure the bullpen is why they didnt pinch hit for him last inning cause he seems to be spent. 100+ pitches

east coast based west coast biased

by seton hall snake pit on Apr 30, 2007 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Man Hudson is on fire again.

M's/D-Backs fan

by Goose on Apr 30, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions

O-Dawg

3-4 man am I glad I drafted him!!!

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by seton hall snake pit on Apr 30, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions

Who cares about the LA bullpen?

They can take the night off if they want. I think ours will be too. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Apr 30, 2007 11:40 PM EDT reply actions

HOmer by tracy!?

Save some for manana

"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Apr 30, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions

nope double.

"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Apr 30, 2007 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Tracy!

The offense is really heating up.

I smell first place.

M's/D-Backs fan

by Goose on Apr 30, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions

The aroma is getting stronger and sweeter...

Clark gets us another run...

by singaporedbacksfan on Apr 30, 2007 11:49 PM EDT reply actions

good news

Peavy is getting knocked around good by the (drum roll please) NATIONALS!!!

east coast based west coast biased

by seton hall snake pit on Apr 30, 2007 11:50 PM EDT reply actions

Come on, Webb!

by soco on Apr 30, 2007 11:51 PM EDT reply actions

fingers crossed

GS??

east coast based west coast biased

by seton hall snake pit on Apr 30, 2007 11:51 PM EDT reply actions

That would of been awesome.

M's/D-Backs fan

by Goose on Apr 30, 2007 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Or not.

by soco on Apr 30, 2007 11:51 PM EDT reply actions

what??

I'm sorry I went to the bathroom. Did we skip the top of the inning??

east coast based west coast biased

by seton hall snake pit on Apr 30, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions

ooops

I mean bottom, it happened so fast my head is spinning

east coast based west coast biased

by seton hall snake pit on Apr 30, 2007 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions

6 pitches

Thats all it took for Webb to get out of the inning.

by singaporedbacksfan on Apr 30, 2007 11:58 PM EDT reply actions

Young #2!

M's/D-Backs fan

by Goose on Apr 30, 2007 11:59 PM EDT reply actions

Another Homer?!

ROY anyone?

by singaporedbacksfan on Apr 30, 2007 11:59 PM EDT reply actions

BOOM BABY!!!

east coast based west coast biased

by seton hall snake pit on Apr 30, 2007 11:59 PM EDT reply actions

come on drew

your the only one without a hit

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by seton hall snake pit on May 1, 2007 12:00 AM EDT reply actions

The hat trick.

Drew not having a good day.

M's/D-Backs fan

by Goose on May 1, 2007 12:02 AM EDT reply actions

D'oh!

Come on lets get him another AB.

by singaporedbacksfan on May 1, 2007 12:03 AM EDT reply actions

slow night

we're only hitting .424 as a team tonight. man do we get into some slumps. :)

east coast based west coast biased

by seton hall snake pit on May 1, 2007 12:08 AM EDT reply actions

Phew, I thought that Gonzo shot was gonna go.

M's/D-Backs fan

by Goose on May 1, 2007 12:11 AM EDT reply actions

Brian Price may be a good pitching coach.

But he also is bad if your pitchers are hurting. He fully believes in "pitching through the pain". I remember when he was in Seattle that he told Joel Pineiro in 2002 to "tough it out" when he was hurt. He ended up missing a few months.

M's/D-Backs fan

by Goose on May 1, 2007 12:14 AM EDT reply actions

And there goes the shutout.

Webb is starting to miss the zone and guys are starting to hit him hard. Time to get somebody ready.

M's/D-Backs fan

by Goose on May 1, 2007 12:15 AM EDT reply actions

Darn

There goes the shut out... Is Webby hurt?

by singaporedbacksfan on May 1, 2007 12:16 AM EDT reply actions

Doesn't look like it.

Just lost the strike zone for a bit. He's fine.

M's/D-Backs fan

by Goose on May 1, 2007 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Great to hear that

Just suddenly seemed like a different pitcher..

by singaporedbacksfan on May 1, 2007 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions

Got out of the inning

Suddenly lost the strike zone... must have cooled down after sitting around for so long.

by singaporedbacksfan on May 1, 2007 12:23 AM EDT reply actions

Webb suddenly lost it.

That was scary. Cruising along...then boom, the wheels fell off, and he was lucky only to give up one run. But, hey, we'll take it. Nice to see a D'backs lineup with only the pitcher batting below .220 now. Seems we've not seen that all season!

by Jim McLennan on May 1, 2007 12:26 AM EDT reply actions

Quentin with 3 walks again tonight.

I love this guy.

M's/D-Backs fan

by Goose on May 1, 2007 12:27 AM EDT reply actions

On base 5 times....

....will someone please tell BoMel to leadoff this guy. I've been telling him for two months, but dont seem to be getting through ;-)

by Diamondhacks on May 1, 2007 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, he probably should be.

But with Young's speed and the fact that he was 2 bombs and 3 RBI's tonight, it isn't gonna happen anytime soon.

Plus if Young keeps hitting like this, I won't complain a whole lot.

M's/D-Backs fan

by Goose on May 1, 2007 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions

We got the run back.

Looks like Webb is going for the CG.

M's/D-Backs fan

by Goose on May 1, 2007 12:30 AM EDT reply actions

Drew finally gets a hit.

M's/D-Backs fan

by Goose on May 1, 2007 12:31 AM EDT reply actions

Now everyone has a hit..

Is this the game where our offense truly awakens?

by singaporedbacksfan on May 1, 2007 12:34 AM EDT reply actions

3 pitchers out of the bullpen for the Dodgers

So much for a break...

by singaporedbacksfan on May 1, 2007 12:35 AM EDT reply actions

Callaspo in at 2nd base.

Eveland in the game.

Heh, Melvin is so confident in the win that he let Webb bat despite the fact that he wasn't going to pitch.

M's/D-Backs fan

by Goose on May 1, 2007 12:41 AM EDT reply actions

Even in a comfortable lead...

He does something which is highly questionable.

by singaporedbacksfan on May 1, 2007 12:42 AM EDT reply actions

Kicksave! lol

M's/D-Backs fan

by Goose on May 1, 2007 12:43 AM EDT reply actions

My god...

Dodger Stadium is deserted. I knew LA fans had a reputation for leaving early, but heck, there's more people in the dugouts than the stands right now.

by Jim McLennan on May 1, 2007 1:00 AM EDT reply actions